- Win by 323 runs inside three days secures series triumph
- Stokes: Bethell ‘proved why we rate him so highly’
After securing a win inside three days in a howling gale, the series victory against New Zealand also claimed with a Test match to spare, Ben Stokes was himself blown away. “Quite phenomenal,” was the England captain’s reaction to the 323-run scoreline, not least after losing four wickets on the first morning of the match.
What followed from Stokes was a deluge of praise for his players, including Harry Brook for a game-changing 123 in the first innings and Gus Atkinson for continuing a remarkable first year of Test cricket with a hat-trick. But Stokes was also happy to give himself and the head coach, Brendon McCullum, a pat on the back for thrusting young Jacob Bethell into the No 3 spot and watching him flourish.
Written by Ali Martin at Basin Reserve
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/dec/08/ben-stokes-hails-jacob-bethell-after-englands-phenomenal-victory-over-new-zealand under the title “Stokes hails Bethell after England’s ‘phenomenal’ victory in New Zealand”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
